Busby’s annual Farmers’ Day event is doubling as a celebration of the hamlet’s centennial this Friday to Sunday, June 12-14.
“I think it’s going to be a lot of fun,” said Tammy Tkachuk, one of the Busby Centennial Homecoming Celebration organizers. “Getting everyone to come together and reminisce will be a lot of fun.”
Throughout the weekend there will be a whole range of activities, though the bulk of events will take place Saturday at the fairgrounds. Postcards and special centennial cookbooks will also be on sale all weekend long.
Claire Stitsen, another of the organizers who was responsible for developing a timeline of Busby’s history, said they’re hoping the celebration will be fun for everyone.
“It’s going to prove to be a wonderful weekend,” she said. “There’s going to be things going on all around town.”
The weekend kicks off with a wiener and beans supper and jamboree on Friday evening. A slow-pitch tournament will also start that evening and will run until Sunday afternoon.
Saturday begins with a pancake breakfast at the Busby Hall from 8-10, followed by a parade that promises to be bigger than previous years at 10:30 a.m.
Throughout the community, there will also be a show n’ shine featuring antique cars from all over the area, a farmer’s market at Busby School and servings of special centennial cake at the hall.
There will also be horse-drawn historical tours departing from the fairgrounds and landmarks throughout the community have been specially marked.
At the fairgrounds, there will be a gymkhana running through the afternoon, live music and activities for children like bouncy castles. A tractor rodeo is also slated for about 2 p.m.
The Double Diamond 4-H Club will also be putting on an old-time agricultural fair from noon to 1 p.m.
As part of the fair, the 4-Hers will use their judging skills to evaluate small animals (dogs, goats, sheep and chicken) as well as entries of homemade food like decorated cupcakes, cookies, pies and jars of pickles.
Saturday evening will wraps with a beef-on-a-bun supper and family dance at the hall, followed by fireworks around 11 p.m.
More coverage of the centennial can be found on Pages 10-11 of this week’s Town & Country or check out www.busbyalberta.ca.
